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Top article #3: When you can’t train…
To get really good at grappling – black belt level, say – takes something like 10 years of concerted training.
That’s...
A Weird Dilemma…
I recently sat down and figured out which of my articles I got the most feedback from. Here’s another article that I...
How bad do you want it?
I found this short Youtube video and voice-over really inspiring and wanted to pass it on.
It has nothing to do with ...
Podcast EP8: Tony Blauer on Fitness, Fear Management, and Combat Psychology
I just interviewed Tony Blauer. He’s the head of Blauer Tactical Systems which specializes in close quarter tactics ...
Podcast EP7: Sarah Kaufman, Top Female MMA Fighter, Reveals All!
Sarah Kaufman is one of the top fighters in women’s MMA.
And she is officially amazing!
Here’s an in-depth interview ...
How to Survive Training Layoffs from Grappling
Life is a balancing act, and most of us have multiple priorities. We have to juggle BJJ with work, family life, relax...
Podcast EP6: Judo for BJJ, An Olympian’s Perspective
One of the most neglected areas of BJJ training is takedowns. Which is a shame, for a couple of reasons…
Three Great Bodyweight Conditioning Routines for BJJ
It’s January and all the gyms are packed with newly-inspired fitness junkies. But you can’t always get to a gym, and...
Podcast EP3: Erik Paulson; an MMA Master Coach Shares His Secrets
Erik Paulson is an MMA Master Coach. He’s trained tons of fighters competing at the highest levels of Mixed Martial ...
Confessions of a Reformed ‘Unco’
I got some good feedback on the last post (Advice for a Frustrated, Clumsy and Uncoordinated Grappler) and want to sh...
Advice for A Frustrated, Clumsy & Uncoordinated Grappler
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Hi Stephan
I’ve recently started learning BJJ with some friends at their garage. I am by...
Training MMA Skills Under Pressure
It’s easy to train an activity when you’re calm, relaxed and not tired. But being able to execute those same movemen...